Day Service ApprenticeJob Introduction

It's our job to help people with disabilities live each day to the full. We're developing our community day services in Gainsborough and this is an exciting time to join our experienced and friendly team.

We are looking for Apprentice Support Workers who can work flexibly, have a positive outlook and a willingness to learn. With a focus on sharing your talents and interests, bring your energy and can-do approach and help make a difference every day.

We work each day to make sure we offer a wide range of purposeful opportunities which help the people we support have new and meaningful experiences and develop new skills.

A wide range of people with disabilities access our bases, which are well-established in the local community, and well used by a range of community groups.

Our Apprentice Support Workers earn as they learn with expert support from a training provider. This is a fixed term post for 2 years, 30 hours per week and will lead to a Level 2 or Level 3 Award.

You'll support people with a wide range of activities and opportunities, including:

• Healthy eating & cookery
• Creative arts - woodwork, pottery, music making things to sell or exhibit.
• Gardening & horticulture
• Personal development & wellbeing
• Fitness and health
• Intensive interaction & sensory support
• Work skills development -volunteering & supported volunteering

And much, much more - bring your enthusiasm and interests and we will help you to develop your skills.

Our Offer

Along with a competitive salary we are offering;

• A contributory pension (contribution rate of approx. 24%)
• Comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes and cycle to work
• Flexible working policies
• Career progression opportunities
• A generous annual leave entitlement plus the option to buy more

Further details can be found in ourrewards and benefitsbrochure

If you would like an open and informal discussion regards this role then please contact;

Applications close on 25/10/2026

Interviews will be on 12/11/2026

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At Lincolnshire County Council, we believe our people are at the heart of everything we do. That's why we offer a rewarding package designed to support your work-life balance, health and wellbeing, financial security, and career growth. Find out more about our offer to you in the attached brochure.

PLEASE NOTE : It is imperative that your personal statement clearly states why you have applied, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role as set out in the Job Description (attached on LCC jobs Site ) and what you feel you can bring to this role, the team and the wider County Council.

Please refer to our Job Information Pack here to support you in your application.

Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.

On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward. Please also note: once an application is submitted it is final and cannot be amended. If you withdraw your application, it cannot be reinstated and you will not be able to submit another application for that vacancy. If you have an issue with your submitted application, please contact .

We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.

Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

A Smarter Working Employer

We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary. Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.

Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.

Fluency Duty

In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

Our values - collaborative, adaptable, eco-conscious, supportive, and responsible - guide everything we do. We're looking for candidates who share these values and bring them to life in their work, helping us build strong teams and make a real difference in the communities we serve.

Attached documents

• Employee Benefits Brochure Lincolnshire County Council.pdf
• IR34.28 Living life to the full (1).pdf
• Day Service Apprentice JD.docx.pdf

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Day Service Apprentice

• Salary £25,023 - £25,219
• Frequency Annual
• Job Reference 16942/3714
• Contract Type Fixed Term
• Working Hours 30
• Closing Date 25 October, 2026
• Job Category Social Care Unqualified - Adult
• Location Gainsborough, United Kingdom
• Posted on 28 September, 2026

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